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Where to Find the BEST Ice Cream Shops in Sussex County

National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 18, 2021

By Danielle Barris Sussex NJ Macaroni Kid Publisher July 15, 2021

I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream! One of my family's greatest loves is ice cream. Who doesn't love this delicious sweet treat? Well, today is your day to celebrate it! Sunday, July 18th is National Ice Cream Day!

In Sussex County, we have plenty of delicious choices for homemade ice cream. Whether you like a cup or cone, sprinkles or hot fudge, one or two scoops make sure you go out today and support our local creameries!

Businesses are listed alphabetically.


Alpine Creamery - 14 White Deer Plaza, Sparta






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Andersen Farms - Lafayette Rd, Sparta

Can't decide on a flavor? Get a 5-flavor flight of ice cream to share or... try it by yourself (we won't judge!).






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Cones By Design - 3269, 12 US-206, Stanhope


Cupcake Cafe - 3339 NJ-94, Hamburg


Dairy Queen - Branchville, Highland Lakes, Newton, Sussex, Vernon






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Dairy Swirl - 71 NJ-94, Vernon Township


Fredon Dairy - 428 NJ-94, Newton






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Green Valley Farms - 997 NJ-23, Sussex


Jefferson Dairy - 741 NJ-15, Lake Hopatcong


Hayaks Market - 1 Mill St, Newton


Heaven Hill Farm and Garden Center (featuring Cliff's Ice Cream) - 451 NJ-94, Vernon






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Main Lake Market - 234 S New Jersey Ave, Lake Hopatcong






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Nutty Over Sweets - 6 White Deer Plaza, Sparta


Sparta Dairy - 28 Sparta Ave N, Sparta






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Tranquility Farms - 47 Decker Pond Rd, Green Township






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Windy Brow Farms - 359 Ridge Rd, Fredon






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If you have a favorite ice cream shop that is not listed and you think everyone would enjoy, feel free to email me at danielleb@macaronikid.com and I will add it to the list!